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Electro-Voice ND44
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Electro-Voice ND44

Dynamic tight-cardioid drum and instrument mic with a low-profile pivoting head

Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−52.4 dBV/Pa
Max SPL
140 dB SPL
Impedance
350 Ω
Rated range
80 – 16.5k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Titled "Frequency Response"; relative dB, 0 dB labelled; lines marked "1 m" (solid), "5 cm" (dotted) and "2.5 cm" (dashed). Room and smoothing not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the spec sheet, p. 2. Titled "Polar Response": four full-circle plots, two frequencies each (solid and dashed, as the legends under each plot say); rings labelled -5dB to -20dB, centre circle -25 dB. Measuring conditions not stated. Approximate reading error up to about 1 dB.

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All specs

From the spec sheet
CapsuleLarge Mylar diaphragm, neodymium magnet, humbucking coil; hydrophobic cloth membrane. From the description.p. 1
Sensitivity−52.4 dBV/Pa (2.4 mV/Pa), open circuit, 1 kHz. "2.4 mV/Pascal"; converted (20 log10 0.0024 = -52.4).
Max SPL140 dB SPL, more than. "Maximum SPL: > 140 dB SPL"; no distortion figure given.
Output impedance350 ohm, balanced (low-Z). "Impedance: 350 ohms balanced (low-z)".
Rated frequency range80 Hz to 16.5 kHz. "Frequency Response, Free Field: 80Hz to 16.5kHz"; no tolerance stated.
Poweringnone (passive). Not stated; a dynamic mic needs no power.
ConnectorXLR-3 male. "Microphone Connector: 3-pin, XLR-type"; "Polarity: Pin 2 positive, reference to pin 3 with positive pressure on diaphragm".
Weight194 g, net. "Net Weight: 6.85 oz (194 g)".p. 2
Dimensions139 × 48.5 × 21 mm. Length × head diameter × shank: "Length: 5.47 in (139 mm)", head "1.91 in (48.5 mm) Dia. X 1.94 in (49.22 mm) Long", "Shank: 0.83 in (21 mm)".
Finishblack polyurethane paint. "Finish: Black polyurethane paint".p. 1
Supplied accessoriesDRC-2 drum rim clamp; gig bag. "Accessories Included: (1) DRC-2 Drum Rim Clamp, (1) Gig bag". Optional: SAND-1 stand adapter (page 3).p. 2
MaterialZinc die-cast handle, ABS-polycarbonate head, Memraflex grille screenp. 1
Shipping weight17.2 oz (488 g)p. 2
Replacement partsDRC-2 drum rim clamp; ND44GRILLE end grillep. 3
Suggested usesToms, snare, guitar and bass amps, cymbals, hi-hat, brass, acoustic guitar (placement table)p. 2

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